There is fear at Sun that this will expose too much to Microsoft . It is an appearance issue.

Koizumi's a new breed. He has shown himself to be a very adept campaigner.

The fact that this story came out before anybody died, before any building collapsed, while buildings were under construction, to me that is an encouraging sign.

I conclude that there now is a combination of conditions that will reasonably assure the appearance of Dr. Lee as required and the safety of the community and the nation,

There was a lot of discussion in that room about, Will … he advance the conservative agenda?

I believe Koizumi when he reaffirmed his intention to stand down next September and also believe he will change his mind. There have already been calls for him to extend his term, not only to take care of the unfinished business on his reform agenda but also to lead the LDP into the Upper House elections in July 2007.